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Gaming SSDs for Desktop and Laptop PCs

Big games demand speed. Choosing the right internal gaming SSD helps desktop and laptop gamers install faster, load quicker, and keep more games ready to play — without rebuilding an entire rig.

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Choose the Right Gaming SSD for How You Play

Whether you’re upgrading an existing setup or building for the future, these internal SSD options help match performance to how you play.

LIGHTNING-FAST PERFORMANCE

SANDISK Optimus™ GX PRO 8100 NVMe™ SSD

BALANCED POWER AND VALUE

SANDISK Optimus™ GX PRO 850X NVMe™ SSD

EVERYDAY GAMING UPGRADE

SANDISK Optimus™ GX 7100 NVMe™ SSD

SANDISK Optimus™ GX PRO 8100 NVMe™ SSD

Built for gamers who want fast performance for demanding titles, large libraries, and future‑focused builds.

  • POWERED BY PCIe® 5.0 TECHNOLOGY
    Designed to take advantage of next‑gen interfaces for faster data access and greater performance headroom as games continue to evolve.

  • SUSTAINED SPEED FOR DEMANDING PLAY
    Engineered to maintain performance during long gaming sessions, large installs, and frequent updates, with sequential read/write performances of up to 14,900/14,000MB/s1 (2TB and 4TB models).2

  • FASTER LOADS, FASTER TURNAROUNDS
    Helps reduce load times and keep gameplay feeling responsive when launching games, loading levels, or switching between titles.

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SANDISK Optimus™ GX PRO 850X NVMe™ SSD

A strong balance of speed and capacity for gamers upgrading their rigs without going all-in.

  • PCIe® 4.0 SPEED FOR COMPETITIVE PLAY
    Load levels fast and push through intense gaming and creative workflows with PCIe 4.0 NVMe performance designed for modern rigs. 

  • RELIABLE PERFORMANCE TO STAY IN THE GAME
    Experience seamless game sessions and smooth multitasking with random read/write speeds up to 1.2M/1.2M IOPS1 (8TB model).2

  • STAY COOL WHEN THE ACTION HEATS UP
    An integrated heatsink helps minimize throttling during intense gaming or work, so performance stays consistent.

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SANDISK Optimus™ GX 7100 NVMe™ SSD

Fast, reliable performance built for everyday play.

  • HIGH-VALUE PCIe® 4.0 PERFORMANCE
    Delivers the speed modern games demand while keeping upgrades practical and cost‑effective for everyday gaming rigs.

  • FAST SPEEDS WITHOUT COMPROMISE
    Sequential read/write speeds up to 7,250/6,900 MB/s1 (1–2TB models)2 deliver fast loads and responsive gameplay that comfortably meet the demands of modern titles.

  • FASTER RESPONSE, LESS LAG
    Improve system responsiveness and help minimize game lag with random read/write speeds up to 1M/1.4M IOPS1 (1–2TB models)2 plus integrated nCache™ technology for smooth multitasking.

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  SANDISK Optimus™ GX PRO 8100 NVMe™ SSD
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Sequential Read Performance1
 Up to 14,900MB/s1
 Up to 7,300MB/s1 (1–4TB models)2
 Up to 7,250MB/s1 (1–2TB models)2
Sequential Write Performance1 Up to 14,000MB/s1 (2–4TB models)2 (2-4TB) Up to 6,600MB/s1 (2–8TB models)2 Up to 6,900MB/s1 (1–2TB models)2
Interface
 PCIe® 5.0 x 4 PCIe® 4.0 x 4 PCIe® 4.0 x 4
Endurance (TBW)3 Up to 4,8003 (8TB model)2 Up to 4,8003 (8TB model)2 Up to 2,4003 (4TB model)2
Available with Heatsink? Yes Yes No

Frequently Asked Questions About Gaming SSDs

For PC gaming, SSDs should ideally have read speeds of at least 3,500 MB/s1 and write speeds of around 3,000 MB/s1. With PCIe® 5.0, read speeds of up to 14,900 MB/s1, superior transfer speeds can be reached.

Disclosures:
1. 1MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. IOPS = input/output operations per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.
2. 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
3. TBW (terabytes written) values calculated using JEDEC client workload (JESD219) and vary by product capacity. MTTF = Mean Time To Failure based on internal testing using Telcordia™ stress part testing (Telcordia SR-332, GF, 25°C). MTTF is based on a sample population and is estimated by statistical measurements and acceleration algorithms. MTTF does not predict an individual drive’s reliability and does not constitute a warranty
4. Based on the SANDISK Optimus™ GX PRO 8100 NVMe™ SSD [all models].
5. Based on the SANDISK Optimus™ GX PRO 850X NVMe™ SSD [1–4TB models].

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